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R502 ACV

1997 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,933 mi
Last recorded105,933 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 ACV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 105,933 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 105,933 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 104,509 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 102,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nail in n/s/r

plastic over sills

Pass 16 Jul 2012 102,533 miles

power steering fluid over full

signs of slight perrishing to all steering joint gators

slight corrosion to rear metal prake pipes

slight seapage to power steering hoses near pump

Pass 23 Jun 2011 99,003 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 99,003 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 94,728 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 94,728 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 92,038 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 92,038 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 88,462 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 83,851 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 97,395 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 97,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

How Reliable is the Rover 414?

Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
4,719
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
66,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,909
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,491
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,763
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 14,180
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,305
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R502 ACV is a 1997 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 78,572 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 414 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R502 ACV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 414 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R502 ACV registered?

R502 ACV is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R502 ACV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R502 ACV shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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